Programmes and activities are developed with individuals and groups in their own communities to help them tackle real issues in their lives through community action and community-based learning.

Working and Learning Together (WALT) describes Community Learning and Development activities in terms of supporting achievement for adults, young people and communities:

• Achievement through learning for adults
• Achievement through learning for young people
• Achievement through building community capacity

You can view the Scottish Government Working and learning together to build stronger communities Scottish Executive Guidance for Community Learning and Development

Learning for adults

Raising standards of achievement in learning for adults through community-based lifelong learning opportunities incorporating the core skills of literacy, numeracy, communications, working with others, problem-solving and information communications technology (ICT).

Learning for young people

Engaging with young people to facilitate their personal, social and educational development and enable them to gain a voice, influence and a place in society.

Building Community Capacity

Building community capacity and influence by enabling people to develop the confidence, understanding and skills required to influence decision making and service delivery.

Scottish Qualifications Authority Approved Centre

Community Learning and Development Dumfries and Galloway is a Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) approved centre offering accredited units on Core Skills, English for Speakers of Other Languages, Youth Work and more.

• Gaelic learning for adults
  The Community Learning and Development Service of Dumfries and Galloway Council have made a successful bid to Bòrd na Gàidhlig the organisation that supports the Gaelic language in partnership with the Scottish Government.
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• Ionnsachadh Gàidhlig do Inbhich ann an Dùn-Phris 's Gall-Ghàidhealaibh
  Bha seirbhis Ionnsachadh 's Leasachadh Coimhearsnachd Comhairle Dhùn-Phris is Ghall-Ghàidhealaibh soirbheachail le iarratais airgid do Bhòrd na Gàidhlig, am buidheann a bhios a' toirt taic dhan chànan Gàidhlig ann an co-chomann le Riaghaltas na h-Alba.
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• my-Pod mobile youth centre
  my-Pod is a purpose built mobile youth centre kitted out for interactive activities.
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• The Duke of Edinburgh's Award
  The Duke of Edinburgh's Award (the DofE) is an adventure from beginning to end, no matter whether you are a Participant, Leader, Parent or Volunteer!
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• Galloway Peer Project
  Galloway Peer Project is part of the Community Learning and Development Service, and is for young people with additional support needs. The young people are supported by trained and knowledgeable youth workers, through one to one and group work activities.
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